Reading Medieval Latin by Keith C. Sidwell
A practical, learner-focused guide designed to teach readers how to read and interpret medieval Latin texts, presenting the differences from Classical Latin in orthography, vocabulary and syntax and offering clear grammatical explanations alongside abundant annotated reading passages from charters, chronicles, hagiography, letters and liturgical texts. It emphasizes hands-on skills—palaeography, common abbreviations and editorial conventions—supported by exercises, glossaries and commentary that help historians and students develop strategies for deciphering and contextualizing documentary and literary sources. The book balances concise grammar review with real medieval examples so readers can progress from basic forms to confident reading of authentic texts.
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